Controlling the Committee in Your Head to Stay Sober If you’re going into recovery then you know that your own thoughts can be your own worst enemy. Not only do you experience cravings, you can catch yourself being toxic to yourself and sometimes in ways that directly influence your goals and your sobriety. Often, we […]
Am I a Good Candidate for Telehealth Mental Health Treatment?
Am I a Good Candidate for Telehealth Mental Health Treatment? If you’re looking for mental health treatment, accessibility is likely one of the largest barriers to treatment. That’s true whether time, transportation, or other responsibilities are your barrier. Switching to virtual mental health treatment or “telehealth” means that you can log into your computer or […]
How Time with Peers Can Improve Mental Health
How Time with Peers Can Improve Mental Health Most people are very aware that social support and time with friends and family is beneficial for their mental health. That’s so much true that taking time to be social and to spend time around others tops the list on most mental health advice. Humans are social […]
What is Trauma Informed Care?
What is Trauma Informed Care? For millions of Americans, substance abuse is about self-medication and treating pain, discomfort, and trauma. Today, some 46.3 million Americans struggle with drug and alcohol use disorders. Taking a trauma improved approach to their care means taking that background of substance abuse to alleviate pain and incorporating it into treatment. […]
